🌱 Problematic Promposal + School Ski Racing + Driver Arrest

Welcome back, Boise! Let's get this day started. Here's everything you need to know about what's happening in town today.

Welcome to the Sunday edition of the Boise Daily. Skiing is good at our local ski area and local schools are back competing on the downhill. A Meridian man is in jail after a chase that resulted in an officer being hospitalized and a new city ordinance regarding short-term rentals is on hold. The state's plan on redistricting is now in the court's hands and an offer to go to prom is not turning out as planned.

First, today's weather:

Fog, then some sun. High: 38 Low: 30.

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Here are the top stories today in Boise:

1. Competition among Boise schools takes many forms, but after a one-year hiatus, students are back on the slopes. KIVI-TV's Roland Beres reports on the return of the Bogus Basin school race program. (6 On Your Side)
2. A Meridian man is in jail and a Boise Police officer was hospitalized after a driver attempted to flee police. A chase resulted in the driver hitting a police car before a PIT maneuver was used to finally stop the driver and his subsequent arrest. (Boise Patch)
3. After dozens testified, the Boise City Council decided to send back a proposed short term rental ordinance back for revisions before making any decision. KTVB-TV's Tristan Lewis speaks with council members over the problems seen after the public's testimony. (KTVB.com)
4. The Idaho Supreme Court officially took on the state's redistricting issue. TheIdaho Capital Sun's Clark Corbin was present on Friday as the court spent more than two hours listening to oral arguments from four challenges to the state's new redistricting plan. (idahocapitalsun)
5. In today's world of social media, a simple act of asking someone to a high school dance needs to make a splash. One Idaho teenager is in hot water after a "promposal" is making national headlines. KIDO's Kevin Miller reports on Idaho's newest problem with racism. (kidotalkradio)

Today in Boise:

• Boise-based Tree City Chamber Players, a flute/oboe/piano classical trio, is delighted to present a recital at Covenant Presbyterian Church on Sunday featuring exciting works by Gershwin, Nabors, Douglas and others including an Idaho premiere of Idaho composer Eric Sandmeyer’s “Morning Star.” We welcome to the stage with us bassoonist Janelle Oberbillig. (3 pm)
• The Morrison Center presents Charlie and the Chocolate Factory-Broadway in Boise on Sunday evening. (8 pm)

From my notebook:

• Boise Police Department: "We are celebrating K9 Geno as he retires after a wonderful career. Geno has spent the last seven years protecting his brothers and sisters in law enforcement and entertaining thousands of people with demonstrations at schools." (Facebook)
• Idaho Humane Society: "Thank you to Greater Good Charities for flying 47 dogs into the Treasure Valley from underserved communities in Louisiana! This is a life-saving flight. Most of the pets will remain with us for adoption here at the Idaho Humane Society." (Facebook)
• Boise Fire Department: "The newest group of Boise firefighters began training this week at the Boise Fire Training Center. These 18 recruits will spend the next 20 or so weeks learning, practicing and preparing for a career as a firefighter." (Facebook)
• Boise Rock School: "It is with a heavy heart that we share that our beloved bestest best friend and mascot Olive has moved on. She’s been with with us since the very beginning." (Instagram)
• Radio Boise: "Tune in for a live in-studio performance by @canyon_kids today on @krbxfromthebasement at 4:30pm MT!" (Instagram)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Woodduck: "For those who need further info on the orange recycling bags. - Check out this video or go online.
  https://www.boisestatepublicradio.org/environment/2018-05-23/heres-your-video-guide-to-boises-new-recycling..." (Nextdoor)

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